Top five advice and features for 2018

No matter how much of an expert we are in our fields, we can’t claim to know the answer to everything. Let’s face it, we all have Google bookmarked on our browsers and are on it almost every single day hoping to find answers to all of life’s questions.

So we asked around, Googled, and did our research to find out what are some of the burning questions on construction workers’ minds and how we can help.

Here are five of our most read features and advice articles of 2018:

A wheel loader is the kind of machine that almost all construction companies or farms will have on site thanks to its versatility.

There are so many brands on the market offering wheel loaders of different sizes, and there are more newcomers to the market every so often.

There is so much to consider when buying the right wheel loader for your operations, so we’ve put together a list of key factors for you to think about before you make up your mind on which machine to buy.

While the key difference between a skid steer and a compact tracked loader is the undercarriage, getting the wrong one for your operation could mean money down the drain over the long term.

We explore the differences between a skid steer and a compact tracked loader and look at different factors including location, ground conditions and costs to help you decide which type suits your needs best.

On the topic of compact tracked loaders, the best machines on the market can only do so much and need to be maintained properly and frequently in order to ensure they continue doing what they should.

We spoke to Caterpillar dealership Hastings Deering to obtain some top tips on choosing and maintaining your compact tracked loader so it continues to work for you for as long as it should.

With the amount of jobs currently on the market for skilled earthmoving operators, it is no surprise that more and more people are exploring a career in the construction industry. After all, jobs in the sector do pay a pretty penny!

We answer your question of whether or not you need a formal license to operate heavy machinery, and how you go about equipping yourself with the skills you need to score yourself a job in the construction sector.

If you run a construction company, take note. These are the trends that are taking over the industry and will change the way we design and build for years to come.

Think 3D printing, augmented reality, virtual reality and autonomous machines. We explore how these tech trends are emerging and how they can benefit both construction companies and property buyers, in terms of time and cost savings.